Frank Leslie | |
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Born | 1841 London, England |
Died | August 1, 1882 (aged 40–41) Minneapolis, Kansas, US |
Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
Service/ |
United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1862–65 |
Rank | Corporal |
Unit |
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Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Frank Leslie (1841 – August 1, 1882) was a private in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
Leslie enlisted in the Army from New York City in December 1862, and was assigned as a corporal to the 4th New York Cavalry. He was captured at Warrenton Springs in June 1863 and paroled, and was reduced to private. [1] Following his MOH action, he was again promoted to corporal, and transferred to the 9th New York Cavalry in February 1865. He mustered out with his regiment in July 1865. [2]
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 4th New York Cavalry. Place and date: At Front Royal, Va., August 15, 1864. Entered service at: ------. Birth: England. Date of issue: August 26, 1864.
Citation:
Capture of colors of 3d Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.). [3]
Frank Leslie | |
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Born | 1841 London, England |
Died | August 1, 1882 (aged 40–41) Minneapolis, Kansas, US |
Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
Service/ |
United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1862–65 |
Rank | Corporal |
Unit |
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Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Frank Leslie (1841 – August 1, 1882) was a private in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
Leslie enlisted in the Army from New York City in December 1862, and was assigned as a corporal to the 4th New York Cavalry. He was captured at Warrenton Springs in June 1863 and paroled, and was reduced to private. [1] Following his MOH action, he was again promoted to corporal, and transferred to the 9th New York Cavalry in February 1865. He mustered out with his regiment in July 1865. [2]
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 4th New York Cavalry. Place and date: At Front Royal, Va., August 15, 1864. Entered service at: ------. Birth: England. Date of issue: August 26, 1864.
Citation:
Capture of colors of 3d Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.). [3]